Skewer leaf rolls to support a tiny water source for fresh flowers

28 June 2017
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Cut a few sturdy sticks at a very sharp angle

This makes it easier to pierce the leaf with our ripping it.

This makes it easier to pierce the leaf without ripping it.

Roll the leaf. I used Dracaena leaves for my design

Skewer the leaf with the sharp stick

Skewer the leaf with another sharp stick

Place a tiny test tube to sit upright between the two sticks. Fill with water and add fresh flowers

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